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The fight over cannabis access in Washington, D.C. just took a new turn. Anti-cannabis groups Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) and a local coalition called “1000 Feet” are now pushing their message to the highest level: they’ve sent a formal letter to the President, the Attorney General, and the U.S. Attorney urging enforcement against D.C. dispensaries operating too close to schools.
The groups argue that the District has licensed cannabis businesses in violation of the Federal Drug-Free School Zones Act by placing them within 1,000 feet of elementary schools and daycare centers. This includes powerful names like Green Theory near multiple schools in Palisades, DC Smoke near a charter school and FBI HQ downtown, and others in neighborhood centers—spots they say are risking children’s safety and sending the wrong message.
SAM and 1000 Feet are calling on the administration to treat the continued licensing of these dispensaries as a criminal conspiracy and to shut them down swiftly. They praise the early action taken in one case by a U.S. Attorney last year but argue that more enforcement is long overdue.
This highlights a major tension: D.C. allows medical cannabis dispensaries as part of its expanded medical program, but federal law still labels marijuana as a Schedule I drug. Even though local officials approved these businesses, the letter suggests federal powers should override those decisions—especially if children’s environments are at risk.
This clash hits at the heart of a growing debate: how do we balance cannabis access—with brands, hemp products, THC, and CBD—against public safety and local autonomy? For communities, parents, and advocacy groups, the issue isn’t just legal, it’s deeply personal.
From a broader reform perspective, this showdown reflects how cannabis culture and policy are evolving. As high‑science brands like High Science push for normalization, transparency, and fashion-forward cannabis advocacy, real-world battles—like whether dispensaries belong near schools—show how much work still lies ahead.
High Science supports responsible legalization that’s smart, safe, and supportive of our communities. We believe cannabis belongs in regulated, accessible places—but not at the expense of kids or neighborhoods. As laws evolve, brands and communities must lead with facts, compassion, and a fashion-forward approach.
This story reminds us: advocacy isn’t only about gains—it’s also about responsibility. It’s about pushing forward, and not losing sight of the people and places our movement aims to uplift.
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